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You probably already know about the important role omega-3 fatty acids play in mental health. A study earlier this year found a connection between omega-3 consumption and ADHD symptoms in children and two studies last year found connections between omega-3 consumption and depression and bipolar symptoms.

And you might even be taking omega-3 supplements yourself to boost your own mental health. But are you taking the right kind of omega-3 fatty acids?

A large body of research has emerged over the years that shows a healthy diet is connected with positive mental health, and a significant portion of that research also shows the opposite (poor diet is connected to poor mental health).

One particular area of diet that seems to be the most alarming is sugar. This includes sweets, soft drinks, desserts, added sugar in drinks, and so on.

Here are 3 studies published within the last few months that show a connection between sugar consumption and mental health:

Portuguese researchers recently published a study in Frontiers in Public Health, showing a connection between food insecurity and depression. This follows a 2017 study out of Uganda that showed a similar connection.

The Foundation for Excellence in Mental Health Care funds and facilitates research in mental health.

According to fund advisor and mental health researcher, Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, the foundation has distributed $560,000.00 to date. But it isn’t enough. Research has stalled because of a lack of funding. Dr. Kaplan reports that the foundation could still use at least $250,000. Such funding could make a difference in encouraging recovery-based mental health research.

Did you know that what you listen to can have a positive impact on your mood and stress levels?

Japanese researchers discovered that listening to sounds from nature can improve our mental health. Participants in their study had to listen to 4 recorded sounds—ocean waves, birds by a stream, thunderstorms, and bird songs—for 10 minutes per song. They also were exposed to 5 minutes of silence. The nature sounds had a positive mental effect on study participants.

Swedish researchers found something similar when they put 40 university students in 4 stressful arithmetic tests.

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